Chinese outbound investment in entertainment is growing phenomenally. A look at the big deals like Dalian Wanda’s purchase of US-based AMC Entertainment.
The Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect Program: A Damp Squib?
The long awaited Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect Program is finally here. But is it living up to its lofty goals?
The Lure—and Risks—of Emerging Market Bonds
As the global economy looks to emerging markets for growth, investors rush in for the high yields of emerging market bonds. But what about the risks?
Chinese Outbound Investment in Energy: Powering China
As one of the fastest-growing economies in the world, China needs to actively scout for resources. A look at cases of Chinese outbound investment in energy.
The Variable Interest Entity seems like a “Deliberate Nod and Wink”
Michael Brennan, a renowned academic in finance, on the variable interest entity structure, China’s capital markets and the internationalization of the renminbi.
Chinese Outbound Investment in Real Estate: Brick by Brick
Anbang Insurance’s purchase of New York’s iconic Waldorf Astoria Hotel stunned many, but it’s only the tip of the Chinese outbound investment iceberg. In the first of our series on Chinese outbound investment, we take a look at the biggest real estate purchases made by Chinese companies.
Electric Cars in China. Unplugged!
The government money is there, the producers are capable, so what is stopping electric cars in China from taking off?
Jack Ma Picked an “Excellent Time” for the Alibaba IPO
The Alibaba IPO, which debuted on the NYSE recently, has broken all sorts of records. What are its prospects going forward?
China Roundup: No Good News Yet for China’s Economy; and the Spectacular Alibaba IPO Roadshow
This week, new worries about China’s economy came to the fore even as Beijing reemphasized its intent to continue with reforms; the Alibaba IPO roadshow raised huge interest in the US; and Apple’s iPhone 6 won’t be coming to China any time soon. The Slowdown Last week, a dip in China’s manufacturing Purchasing Managers Index […]
The Alibaba IPO and How Chinese Companies Bypass Foreign Investment Restrictions
The upcoming Alibaba IPO has brought to the fore the contentious issue of how Chinese companies bypass foreign investment restrictions using a legal structure called the Variable Interest Entity (VIEs). A company in China is 100% owned by domestic parties, allowing it to obtain all necessary licenses to operate in a particular sector. It signs […]
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